Campus Life articles from November 2004

Campus Life archives from November 2004

Hey Man, love the story.(Speak up: your letters, emails and faxes)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I love the story, "Hey Man, I'm Worried About You" (Sept/Oct). It made me think about the friends I've grown apart from in the last couple of years. This story inspired me get back in touch with them and share the Good News like the friend in...

Pray on it.(Speak up: your letters, emails and faxes)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I read Tim Stafford's reply in the Sept/Oct issue to the writer who said his parents did not approve of him dating a girl of another race. Tim's response was good, but I think he should have recommended the guy spend some time praying over the...

Not alone.(Speak up: your letters, emails and faxes)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I loved your article "Every Guy's Struggle" (March/April 2003). I only stumbled upon it [at christianitytoday.com/cl/2003/002/9. 62.html] because I was doing a web search for porn. However, God had other plans. Before reading this article, I...

Second chances.(Speak up: your letters, emails and faxes)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... "The Lure of Gang Life" in the June/July issue was an amazing story. It showed me how many choices life has, but the good news is that if you choose wrong, you can often go back and fix it like Jeremiah did. Kelsey, Tennessee

Best of the bunch.(Speak up: your letters, emails and faxes)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I wanted to let y'all know how much I love reading your magazine. I receive other magazines than just Campus Life, and I'm not exaggerating when I say I look forward to yours the most! Jocelyn, Texas Thank you for publishing a magazine...

Woo-hoo.(Speak up: your letters, emails and faxes)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I very recently became a Christian. Most of my friends are really against religion so I was worried they'd dump me or tease me. But when I told them, they were all really interested and excited for me. A couple are even thinking about coming to...

Spotlight.
November 1, 2004... Name: Bethany Age: 18 Home state: Texas Three words friends use to describe you: Witty, creative and odd Hobbies: Music, reading, writing and photography What Christian CD is in your player: Casting Crowns has been getting a lot of...

I was people pleaser.(my life as a student)
November 1, 2004... "Hey, Meryl!" someone yelled from down the hall. "I really need your help." It was Miss Watson, the school's community service club sponsor. I felt like running and hiding. All I needed was one more thing to do. But I turned to face her,...

Does God hold tryouts?(Press pause: a quick stop for building your faith)
November 1, 2004... I wore my varsity letter jacket every day of my senior year. Who cared if the Texas temperature was in the nineties? I wanted everyone to know I'd accomplished something important: I'd earned a place on a Texas football team! No small feat. I'd...

Letting go of anger: Madolyn now stays cool in situations that used to send her into rage.(My story: how Christ changed my life)
November 1, 2004... "What did you say?" I glared at the other waitress. "You heard me," she shot back. It was true. I had heard. She'd made a racist comment about my Mexican family. "If you have a problem, we can talk in private, not in front of the...

Zed.(Comic)
November 1, 2004... A TURKEY CAROL Stuffed full of turkey and all the trimmings, Zed collapses on the couch for his annual post-Thanksgiving-dinner nap... WAKE UP, ZED! HUNH?! "I AM THE SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVINGS PAST... AAAAAAA! EVERY...

Out of my mind.(reflections)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... out of my mind The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water, but the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence. Provers 10:11. NCV A thought crawled out of my mind the other day. It didn't...

Does God really hear me?(what's with my faith?)
November 1, 2004... q: How do I know when I'm praying that I'm really talking to God? Sure, I feel differently after I pray, but am I really supposed to hear his voice or see clear signs from him? a: To start with, you're not alone. It's easy for Christians...

Love this jerk?(what's with my faith?)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... q: A new student has started going to my Christian school. He says he's a Christian, but I have doubts because of what he does and says. I've tried being his friend, but he's hard to get along with. I want to accept him, but I can't help but...

A cousin's suicide.(what's with my faith?)
November 1, 2004... q: My cousin committed suicide, and now his father is blaming God for it. What can I do or say to help him through all this? a: I can only imagine how painful this is for your uncle and the rest of your family. Suicide is devastating any...

Clayton Lillard: giving bikes to needy kids.(up close)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Clayton Lillard doesn't look like Santa Claus. No beard. No red outfit. No sleigh. But to hundreds of needy kids, he might as well be the big guy in the red suit. After all, he's the one who dropped off a bike for them a couple of days before...

Romance and "court"-ship.(brain snax)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Sure, sports teams celebrate all the time after wins. But at one high school basketball game, both teams had a reason to party--the two teams' coaches got married on the court. Steve Cassity and Aletha Penn met at a basketball camp and kept...

Pop goes the turkey.(brain snax)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Tell your Mom she doesn't have to worry about slaving away in the kitchen cooking the Thanksgiving turkey this year! Instead, just buy her a case of turkey cola. That's right, Jones Soda Co. has started selling a new cola flavor: turkey and...

Better vision through nintendo?(brain snax)(U.S. National Institute of Health )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Forget contacts and glasses, just fire up your X-box! No kidding, people who play video games actually do better on some vision tests than non-gamers. The lucky participants in a U.S. National Institute of Health test got to play video...

We could print the number ... or not.(brain snax)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Lets say your math teacher comes into class and says: Your assignment is to write down the largest prime number." Well, good luck. You're gonna need about 1,500 sheets of paper! For eight years, 200,000 computer users across the country ran...

It seems like everyone swears.(what's with my life?)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... q: I've decided not to watch any movies or shows that have offensive language in them, but the place I hear the most swear words is school. What do I about that? I can't stop it all, but hearing it at school is affecting my thoughts. What can I...

How do i stop cutting?(what's with my life?)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... q: I have a problem with cutting myself. I started when I was feeling really angry and hurt. It was a release. But now, I can't stop. I have talked to a teacher, and she told me why I should stop, but that hasn't done any good. I just can't....

God's plans for me?(what's with my life?)
November 1, 2004... q: For a long time, I've had a desire in my heart to become a minister. But I don't know if God really wants me to do this. Please tell me how I can get direction from God about my future. a: I don't think there are simple formulas for...

Sondra Clark: teen author.(up close)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... When Sondra Clark goes to a bookstore, she's not just looking for another book to read. "I admit that I check to see if the bookstore carries any of my books." Sondra says. "It's fun to peek on a shelf and see a book with my face on the cover!"...

I've never been so hungry.(my life in youth group)(Crop Walk)(world hunger)(Column)
November 1, 2004... "Fritos corn chips with peanut butter!" I shouted as my stomach growled. "I want Fritos with peanut butter!" It was the middle of the night of our 30-Hour Famine * lock-in. We'd played games, sung songs and had special talks about world...

Just ask.(Friend 2 friend: how to share your faith)
November 1, 2004... Jesus' approach to witnessing was pretty simple. He just lived his life for God and invited others to join him in whatever he was doing. Want to follow Jesus' lead? You can do it through simple invitations. Here's how: Have lots of...

Nick Donner: champion balloonist.(upclose)(religious beliefs)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The balloon bulges with hot air as Nick Donner jumps into the basket. Slowly the balloon rises and soars skyward into bright blueness. Looking over the basket's edge, Nick watches his Kentucky home shrink to a tiny speck he could hold in the...

Does Joan have it right?(TV, music & more: Mark Matlock answers your questions)(Joan of Arcadia)
November 1, 2004... q: Joan of Arcadia's a pretty realistic show with great stories. But is there anything wrong with how it handles God? a: Joan of Arcadia's depiction of God is a mixed bag. While it has some positive lessons, it also has some messages that...

Do they put down God?(TV, music & more: Mark Matlock answers your questions)
November 1, 2004... q: There are a few movies I want to rent because they're about God. But my mom doesn't want me to see Bruce Almighty or Saved! because she thinks they mock God. What can I do? Can a Christian family watch these together? a: I think it's...

Can I listen?(TV, music & more: Mark Matlock answers your questions)(Interview)
November 1, 2004... q: I really like some songs by mainstream bands, not just because of their sound but because they are clean (and some even have good values!). The problem is that sometimes these one or two good songs are on albums with swearing or sexual...

Entertaining faith.(TV, music & more: Mark Matlock answers your questions)
November 1, 2004... Mainstream music, movies and TV can give us a chance to talk about God with our non-Christian friends. How? Read on. the sims 2 Let's say your friends are into The Sims and The Sims 2. In the games, players create people, make their...

I felt like a nobody.(Music)
November 1, 2004... i can't compare: During her sophomore year of high school, Tricia Brock switched to a new school where it seemed as if every girl was beautiful. How'd they grow up so quick? she wondered. Tricia, now the lead singer for Superchic[k], worried...

Worth the pain?(music)
November 1, 2004... love and loss: As a Bible college student in California, Jeremy Camp was leading worship for a Bible study group when he took special notice of the group's leader, Melissa. He was amazed by her love for God. They dated for only a short...

We recommend: Christian alternatives.(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... we recommend Christian alternatives ARTIST/ALBUM COMPARE TO NOT THIS RAP B. Reith Eminem underground rap Urgent Message Beastie Boys, over...

I was boy-crazy.(music)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... about a boy: The picture didn't show the guy's head, but ZOEgirl's Chrissy Conway knew who it was: It was Will. No, Chrissy, a high school sophomore at the time, didn't know him. They'd never even said "hi" in the halls. But when Chrissy found...

Third day: the basement years.(music)
November 1, 2004... Simple start: sun, Third Day is huge. But they started out as high school students with a love for music, a garage band named Nuclear Hoedown and trust that God could use them. Um, wait a minute. Did somebody say Nuclear Hoedown? Yup....

5 ways to beat the clock.(stress savers)
November 1, 2004... 1 start at the top You can't do everything, right? But you can do the most important things. That's why you have to figure out what's really important, what's kind of important and what's not so important. Here's how: Make a list of ways you...

Signs of Christmas.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... brett HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS alexa Shepherds heard it... We Still believe it! Luke 2:8-20 kalyn God sent his Son for me (and you) John 3:16 mark We Sin. God Loved. Christ Came. --Romans 5:8...

Cold: the kid broke the window ... but did I have to break his spirit?(Short Story)
November 1, 2004... With Christmas just days away, I should have been excited, but I wasn't. The part-time job I had during my senior year kept me in a miserable mood much of the time. I was a custodian for my church. I hated getting up on Saturday mornings while...

A real steal? Michaela could have the coat for nothing, but could she live with her decision?(Short Story)
November 1, 2004... Staring through the window of a downtown store, Michaela winced at the price tag on a black leather jacket: $199.99. Michaela loved time coat, but it was way more than she--or her family--could afford. She shrugged her shoulders, certain she'd...

6 gifts that always fit.
November 1, 2004... 1 a smile Hey, it's one of the easiest ways to show you care. It doesn't have to be big and grinny, just genuine. It can show a lonely person you care, it can lift somebody's spirits, and it's just a small way to give little glimpse of God's...

O little town of Hollywood: in search of the ultimate Christmas movie.
November 1, 2004... Buddy is an elf. Sort of. You see, he's way too big. And that makes the beginning of Elf, with Will Ferrell as Buddy, just hilarious. He's too big to squeeze into his elf desk, to fit in the elf shower or to sit on his elf dad's lap. So Buddy...

I felt dead inside: cutting myself helped me release the bad feelings inside. So why did i always feel worse afterward?
November 1, 2004... Two weeks before the end of my sophomore year, I noticed a teacher's gaze linger on my arms just a second too long. I panicked as I imagined what he was thinking. How on earth did her arm get that way? Could it have been an accident? // Before...

When a friend hurts don't downplay what you can do.
November 1, 2004... my friend sat quietly in my room. When she didn't seem interested in our usual small talk, I could tell something was wrong. "My mom's tests came back today," she said. "She has liver cancer." We talked and prayed together. After she...

8 ways to pray.
November 1, 2004... 1 journal your prayers. But don't just journal requests. Write out questions, heartaches and struggles. Don't forget to journal praises, too. Be creative. Put your prayers into poems. Write a letter to God. Then go back and read your journal...

Time for a gratitude check? Is getting more important than giving?(campus life quiz)
November 1, 2004... Are you grateful for what you have? Or do you always want more? Answer these questions to find out. 1 Your parents bought you a used laptop. Your best friend's parents got him a newer, faster one. You: A. Don't give it a second...

A good breakup?(love, sex & real life)
November 1, 2004... q: What's the right way to break up with someone? It seems like if you are dating someone, you will either eventually marry, or you'll break up. If you break up. someone's feelings are going to be hurt. Is there a way to break up with someone...

What if she's pregnant?(love, sex & real life)
November 1, 2004... q: I really feel panicked. My girlfriend and I had sex the other night for the first time. I know that was wrong, and I've asked God for forgiveness. The problem is, I know that even though we're forgiven, we will still have to deal with the...

Still thinking about him.(love, sex & real life)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... q: During freshman year. I had a close guy friend. I had feelings for him, but I never told him about them, because I didn't think a relationship between us would work. I'm a senior now, and the guy moved away a couple of years ago. The thing...

How do i get her back?(love, sex & real life)
November 1, 2004... q: About six months ago, I met a girl I really like, We went out every now and then, and I'd really like her to be my girlfriend. But we started talking about sex and what it would be like to have sex, and she told me that she's started to feel...

She likes my best friend.(love, sex & real life)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... q: For a while now, both my best friend and I have liked the same girl. She's a friend of ours. My friend told her how he felt, and she told him she likes him, too. Should I tell her how I feel, or should I just try not to let the fact that she...

My friend's making a bad choice.(love, sex & real life)
November 1, 2004... q: A friend of mine has started hanging out a lot with a guy from her after-school job, She likes him a lot. The problem is, he's a lot older than we are, and he's also married, with a couple of kids. I told her that it's a really bad idea to...

Why get married?(love, sex & real life)
November 1, 2004... q: The other day my good friend and I were talking about what it means to be married. She asked me if I thought a couple really needed a marriage certificate and a wedding to be consider officially married. I mean, think about it. Let's say a...

I feel alone.(love, sex & real life)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... q: I live in a small town, and I've been home-schooled since fourth grade. I'm a pretty conservative person. I guess, compared to most other girls my age. I really want a nice Christian boy-friend. For a couple of years, I've been praying for a...

Campus life web and directory.(Special Advertising Section)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... Short on budget? Not enough time? How can you possibly make the best decision about which college to attend if you don't have the time or money to visit each one? Using the Web is an easy way to save you time, save you money, and put you...

Fine arts festival: fine arts--a tool for kingdom business.(Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... John Calvin once said the "primary duty of the Christian is to make the invisible Kingdom visible." For a Christian artist, that is especially true. It's also a bold and exciting challenge in a world that has been made smaller by technology and...

The gallery.(Special Advertising Section)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... The Gallery If you are interested in the Arts and are looking for a Christian college, check these out. For more information about these schools, see reader response card adjacent to pages 16 and 17, or 56 and 57. M =...

Prayers about mom & dad.(amen)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Hello God, I love my morn, but sometimes she seems so picky, so demanding, and her nagging really gets to me. She doesn't seem to know I can actually make some of my own decisions. She doesn't seem to understand I'm growing up. Or does she?...